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Class auctions and a hands-on common resource simulation turn abstract economic ideas into engaging real-world lessons.
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Unit Plan Details
• Google Docs-based materials for easy editing and adaptation
• Google Slides for teaching (with “walkthrough” videos)
• Student worksheets available for each lesson plan
• Answer keys available for every assignment
• Videos available through YouTube
GDP: A Measure
of Economic Health
• 100% free
• 5 lesson plans
• Easy-to-use
Engaging Activities
Students play engaging interactives with real-time feedback.
Teacher Friendly
Easy-to-understand lesson plans, Google Slides for teaching, activities for students, and answer keys provided.
Real-World Examples
Incorporates real-life examples of economics concepts.
GDP: A Measure
of Economic Health
Applicable High School Courses:
5-Day Unit Plan Overview
Day 1
Negative Externalities
Video + Comprehension Q's
What is a negative externality?
Interactive Practice
Students graph negative externalities.
Featuring:
Day 2
Positive Externalities
Video + Comprehension Q's
What’s a positive externality?
Interactive Practice
Students graph positive externalities.
Featuring:
Day 3
Resolving Externalities
Video + Comprehension Q's
Explore two policy approaches to solving the negative externality of pollution.
Interactive Practice
Solving an externalities problem always requires trade-offs. Can you solve an externalities problem without creating a worse problem?
Featuring:
• High School Economics
• AP Microeconomics
Day 5
Public Goods
Video + Comprehension Q's
Who should pay for asteroid protection?
Interactive Practice
Students test their knowledge on the 4 types of goods.
Featuring:
Day 4
Common Resources
Video + Comprehension Q's
Under a tragedy of the commons, a resource is often overused and under-maintained. Why does this happen? And how can we solve this problem?
Classroom Activity
Offer students an unlimited number of M&Ms from a shared jar. Have them silently record their request without talking to one another, and see whether your common resource runs out!
Featuring:
Videos
High-quality videos introduce externalities, the tragedy of the commons, and public goods.
Class Activities
Class auctions and a hands-on common resource simulation turn abstract economic ideas into engaging real-world lessons.
Unit Plan Details
•Google Docs-based materials for easy editing and adaptation
•Google Slides for teaching (with “walkthrough” videos)
•Student worksheets available for each lesson plan
•Answer keys available for
every assignment
•Videos available through YouTube
Getting Started
1) Fill out this form to request curriculum
and answer keys.
2) MRU will verify that you’re a teacher.
3) MRU will send you an email with a link to lesson plans, assignments, and answer keys.
4) If you have any questions, email us!
Outstanding videos and practice questions - nothing like it anywhere. This is reshaping how I teach and what I teach - I have shared it with my colleagues. Thank you for your forward-thinking approach to teaching.
– Dave S., Canada
I've found this new format (connecting video-homework-multiple choice, etc. in a "pill" format) absolutely terrific!
– Mario S., Spain
My students loved the globalization lessons. They were really engaged and particularly liked the videos.
– Kathleen B., USA
I love it! It looks like so much fun to teach. I can't wait.
– Joe P., USA
Globalization is a huge curriculum need. This fills the void.
– Michelle C., USA
I really enjoyed the curriculum as it made globalization real for the students.
– Michael S., USA
I will 100% be replacing my current unit on globalization with this!
– Kyle D., USA
– Testimonials –
Outstanding videos and practice questions - nothing like it anywhere.
This is reshaping how I teach and what
I teach - I have shared it with my colleagues. Thank you for your forward-thinking approach to teaching.
– Dave S., Canada
I've found this new format (connecting video-homework-multiple choice, etc. in
a "pill" format) absolutely terrific!
– Mario S., Spain
My students loved the globalization lessons. They were really engaged and particularly liked the videos.
– Kathleen B., USA
I love it! It looks like so much fun to teach. I can't wait.
– Joe P., USA
Globalization is a huge curriculum need. This fills the void.
– Michelle C., USA
I really enjoyed the curriculum as it made globalization real for the students.
– Michael S., USA
I will 100% be replacing my current unit on globalization with this!
– Kyle D., USA
– Testimonials –
Unit Plan Overview
Day 1
Negative Externalities
Video + Comprehension Q's
What is a negative externality?
Interactive Practice
Students graph negative externalities.
Featuring:
Day 2
Positive Externalities
Video + Comprehension Q's
What’s a positive externality?
Interactive Practice
Students graph positive externalities.
Featuring:
Days 3
Resolving Externalities
Video + Comprehension Q's
Interactive Practice
Solving an externalities problem always requires trade-offs. Can you solve an externalities problem without creating a worse problem?
Explore two policy approaches to solving the negative externality of pollution.
Featuring:
Applicable High School Courses:
• High School Economics
• AP Microeconomics
Day 5
Public Goods
Video + Comprehension Q's
Who should pay for asteroid protection?
Interactive Practice
Students test their knowledge on the 4 types of goods.
Featuring:
Days 4
Common Resources
Video + Comprehension Q's
Under a tragedy of the commons, a resource is often overused and under-maintained. Why does this happen? And how can we solve this problem?
Classroom Activity
Offer students an unlimited number of M&Ms from a shared jar. Have them silently record their request without talking to one another, and see whether your common resource runs out!
Featuring:
▶
Interactive Practice
Students practice graphing negative and positive externalities and test their knowledge of the 4 types of goods.
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Real-World Examples
Show your students that economics is all around them.
• 100% free
• 5 lesson plans
• Easy-to-use
Interactive Practice
Students play engaging interactives with real-time feedback.
Real-World Examples
Incorporates real-life examples of economics concepts.
Teacher Friendly
Easy-to-understand lesson plans, Google Slides for teaching, activities for students, and answer keys provided.
Videos
High-quality videos introduce externalities, the tragedy of the commons, and public goods.
◀
Interactive Practice
Students practice graphing negative and positive externalities and test their knowledge of the 4 types of goods.
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